Personal Digital Assistant (PDAs)

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Personal Digital Assistant (PDAs)

• Digital Communication Systems Comp. 1.04

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What Operating Systems does a PDA use?

• As with personal computers, PDAs run an operating
  system.
• A PDA runs software that is made only for the
  operating system of the PDA.
• PDAs can be categorized by the operating system
  on which each runs.

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Different PDA Operating Systems
Operating System Manufacturer Description
Palm OS (version 5 and later PalmSource The latest version supports faster processors, multimedia, and more memory
Palm OS (earlier versions) PalmSource Earlier versions are continued to be used because of simplicity and lower power requirements.
Pocket PC Microsoft Integrates with Microsofts Operating System and includes scaled down versions of many of the popular programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, and MSN Messenger)
Symbian OS Symbian Popular PDA operating system commonly used on cellular phones
Linux Open Source Some PDAs use a scaled down version of the free Linux Operating System
Win CE or Windows Mobile 2003 Microsoft Scaled down windows operating system. Designed for PDAs, pagers and cellular phones.
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What built-in software programs give the PDA its
name?
Calculator Address Book Memo/Notepad

Monthly Calendar Daily Calendar Todays Agenda